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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.02, 23,189.52 and 9,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.02, 23,189.52 and 9,250.32 is: 12,765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.02 : 23,189.52 = 9,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.02/23,189.52 = 9,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.02x = 23,189.52 × 9,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.02x = 214,510,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,510,480.65/16,804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.43

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